I am very happy to bring a project to you today starring Mod Podge for the lead role in making this a beautifully shabby chest. Mod Podge supplied me with their product to produce this delicious result on my piece for this month's Garden Treasures with Mod Podge Fab Furniture Flippin' Contest theme.

This drab but adorable little two drawer vintage chest with its precious original hardware was a sweet specimen to be spiced up with some decoupage across the flat drawer fronts. Along with some light distressing, this piece would be a shabby chic delight.

First, I lightly sanded the surface and then I painted two coats of a soft white chalk paint. Next, I measured and cut my garden treasure floral napkins. Then, I slathered Mod Podge Furniture Gloss on the drawer faces in sections the length of the napkins I cut so the medium wouldn't dry while I applied each one. Application is a breeze. Using a brush, sponge applicator or paper towel, simply swipe and smear it over your desired surface and then place your decoupage material of choice on top.

Once I smoothed the tissue down to adhere, I waited for it to dry for a few hours. The edges hung over by fractions of an inch plus I wanted to shabby it up with a time worn look so using a sand block, I gently scraped the edges and dusted over some of the surface to take small pieces off. After I had adequately shabbified my drawers, I brushed a top coating of the Mod Podge over the napkins as a final touch. Some tannins broke through and helped age my decoupage perfectly.​

I dark waxed the piece to tap down the brightness of the white a notch and bring it into a yesteryear finish. The patina on the hardware was just right, so I opted out of painting or polishing them. A little clean up was all that was necessary. Here is my little drab chest turned delightful:

This is a sweet shabby little chic Garden Treasure brought to its beauty with Mod Podge. It would be perfect for a covered patio or three season porch.

I would like to thank this month's hosts, Evey,Scottie, Christie and Jessica and, of course, our awesome sponsor...Mod Podge! For more information about the contest please send inquiries to info@fabfurnitureflippincontest.com.